Why Paris is Becoming Europe's Post-Brexit Fintech Capital

Introduction: The financial services landscape of Europe has fundamentally shifted since Brexit, and Paris has emerged as the unexpected winner in attracting fintech talent, investment, and innovation. With over 250 financial firms relocating operations to Paris, the French government's streamlined licensing through ACPR, and unprecedented support through French Tech initiatives, the city is building an ecosystem that rivals London's historical dominance. We analyse the structural advantages driving this transformation, profile international fintech companies successfully establishing French operations, and identify why this trend will accelerate rather than plateau in the coming years.